An Inaugural Anagram
by Jan Baughman


Land of New Promise
inane premise;
fame, power,
same old winner.

Promise of New Land
dream or plan;
fools reap
some pale reward.

New Land of Promise
praise a lord;
food, oil,
no more Dole.

Plan Now for Demise
flood and fire;
win, lose,
a New World Order.


Published January 23, 1997
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